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It takes a while, but sometimes old dogs do learn new tricks. JC Steele & Sons (known Down Under as Steele Australia) has been a...

For business leaders in the Australian manufacturing industry, digital transformation is not just a buzzword—it is a necessity to stay ahead and maintain a competitive edge in operational efficiency. 

APS Industrial (APS) is expanding its regional presence through the acquisition of Albury-based Control Technologies, a move the industrial products supplier said will strengthen its local service capability and support further investment in warehousing, stockholding and technical support.

As digital transformation reshapes industries worldwide, manufacturers in Australia and beyond are finding themselves at the forefront of an evolution. This shift presents opportunities for companies looking to improve efficiency, drive innovation, and boost growth.

In an era marked by rapid transformations in how products are designed, manufactured, and delivered, intelligent manufacturing, also known as Industry 4.0, emerges as a game-changer in addressing pressing issues, such as sustainability, global competition, skyrocketing costs, and skills shortages. 

Selling overseas can be an excellent way for Australian businesses to boost revenue and profits but there are pitfalls aplenty for the unprepared.

Yarn’n, an Australian First Nations-owned company, has rolled out its 100 per cent recycled toilet tissue sourced exclusively from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified forests.

Whilst it’s true that cars are no longer being made on Australian soil, Aussie manufacturing is still thriving across many other industries.

AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software driving digital transformation, has partnered with Schneider Electric to redefine what smart, sustainable mining looks like in the age of AI.  

With energy costs increasingly becoming a hefty part of a manufacturer’s bottom line, the urgent need arises for groundbreaking methods that would help the industry alleviate its energy consumption.